Garden Park El vs Ortiz El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Park El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
Ortiz El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
| Measure | Garden Park El Brownsville, Texas | Ortiz El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2549 of 4,686 | #1128 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30753 of 50,301 | #18130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 372 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 81% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortiz El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 41.8).
- •Ortiz El does better on math proficiency (81% vs 57%).
- •Ortiz El does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 45%).
- •Ortiz El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.3% vs 98.9%).
- •Garden Park El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.1).
- •Ortiz El is the larger school with 564 students compared with 372.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garden Park El better than Ortiz El?
On the Success Index (US), Ortiz El ranks higher (60.1 vs 41.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Garden Park El and Ortiz El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Park El: 372. Ortiz El: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Park El and Ortiz El rank in Texas?
Garden Park El is 2549th of 4,686 and Ortiz El is 1128th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).